The three-day event will include Call-on Congress. Advocates will receive lobbying training and visit with policymakers on Capitol Hill March 18. This year, advocates will lobby for:
• HR 1070: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
• Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Colorectal Cancer Control Program
• Funding for colorectal cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense
Today, a national press conference will launch the “80 by 2018” national colorectal cancer screening goal, which aims to boost the rate of screening to 80 percent by 2018.
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At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
